The 2021 Six Nations fastest players – and top is a surprise

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 16:27

byRugby Rucker

In this list, RUCK.co.uk ranks the Six Nations fastest players based on their top speed during last year's tournament.

Defenders like nothing less than trying to stop the speed kings running at them at full pace, and the Six Nations always has some of the fastest players in the game.

But who is the Six Nations fastest player? The answer might surprise you. Interestingly, no place for England's Ollie Thorley or Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe.

Here are the Six Nations 5 fastest players, in reverse order.

Six Nations fastest players

5. STUART HOGG – SCOTLAND – 11.6 SECONDS (100M)

The Scotland captain broke his countries record by hitting a top speed of 36.8kmh (just under 23mph) in a match during the 2020 Six Nations. His blend of speed and evasive running will be key for Gregor Townsend's side once again heading into the 2021 tournament.

4. JACOB STOCKDALE – Ireland – 11.35 SECONDS (100M)

In March 2018, Stockdale received the 2018 Six Nations Player of the Tournament Award after setting a try-scoring record of 7 as Ireland claimed the title and won their first Grand Slam since the 2009 victory. Unplayable on his day, he has plenty of gas.

3. VIRIMI VAKATAWA – France – 11.3 SECONDS (100m)

He truly is such a talented player. The Fijian-born French International has played at an unreal level for Racing 92 of late and will be a key part of Les Bleus Six Nations campaign once again. Despite moving to centre, his blend of speed and power make him a unique player.

2. ANTHONY WATSON - England - 11.2 SECONDS (100m)

Ran a 100 metres in just 11.2 seconds. Helped England Under-20s beat Wales in the final of the 2013 Junior World Cup before making the step up to the Test side. Has consistently starred for England and the Lions since.

1. JONNY MAY – England – 10.71 SECONDS (100M)

Despite now being in his 30's, the speedster clocked 10.71 for the 100 metres. With a strong argument to be England’s quickest wide man ever, May is gradually improving his finishing prowess and is now arguably the first name on the team-sheet for head coach Eddie Jones.